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Making travel safer

Female travellers are considered the fastest growing segment in corporate travel worldwide, representing almost half of all business trips, according to the Women in Business Travel Report, a study commissioned by Maiden Voyage. This rising

Hotel Chain Development Pipelines in Africa 2021

Each year the Lagos-based W Hospitality Group, an industry constant, publishes their Hotel Chain Development Pipelines in Africa report and analysis. This is the...

An Eye on West Africa

There is no doubt that the arrival of so-called disruptive business models like Uber and Airbnb has generated more heated discussions on government regulation,...

ASATA Colum: Travel agents a safety net for business travellers

Missed your connection? Need to change your travel plans to attend a last-minute meeting? What about someone to call when things don’t go quite...

What will business travel look like post-COVID-19?

COVID-19 has changed the world as we knew it. We woke up suddenly to a new world where flights are grounded, offices are closed,...

Q&A: LATAM – Southern ties

With the intention of establishing a reputation as the leading airline group in Latin America, LATAM brought together the best of LAN and TAM,...

Q&A: On Business on point

SMEs are an increasingly important part of the global economy, but a sector the travel industry has largely overlooked. British Airways’ answer to this...

Big challenge

Q: What’s your view on the current state of the African airline industry? A: There is a lot of latitude for growth and the African...

ASATA Column: Navigate the fluctuating landscape

A technology ban, changing visa regulations and enhanced security measures at airports. The rules for travel seem to be fluctuating continuously, making it almost...

I’m not a robot

It’s the biggest South African TMC story of 2019. The details – for those in the industry – are well-known, but here’s a quick recap. American...

Q&A: Long road ahead

Under the leadership of CEO Rodger Foster, Airlink has grown steadily over the past 25 years into the largest independent regional airline in southern...

Q&A: Sun International – Taking stock

Q: What’s your view on the current state of the South African hotel industry? A: Leisure travel has decreased because discretionary spend has been reduced....